What happens if one does CoolSculpting and then gets pregnant?

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Hi, I am in really good shape but am unhappy with my stomach. No matter what I do besides getting down to dangerously low body fat, my stomach needs a little help. I would like to do coolsculpting but thinking of getting pregnant in the next year or two. What happens if one does coolsculpting and then gets pregnant? Should I wait until after? I really want to do it now though...

Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! It is perfectly safe to get CoolSculpting a year before
becoming pregnant. It will not affect your ability to conceive or carry a child at all. The fat cells
will be permanently destroyed in the area following CoolSculpting so there is no downside to
having it performed now. Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have Coolsculpting before getting pregnant. Keep in mind, for best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Having a CoolSculpting session now should have no effect on a future pregnancy.  It would be fine for you to be treated now and get pregnant in a year or two.

Paul Pietro, MD · Answer

Hello Anna79760,Thank you for sharing your question and concern. Fear not having CoolSculpting now and becoming pregnant in a year or two as you indicated will create no issues for you. Your ability to become pregnant, carry and have a normal pregnancy/delivery will be the same for you whether you have CoolSculpting or not. No relation. I wouldn't recommend having it if you are actively trying to get pregnant and definitely not if you are pregnant.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

There is no reason you couldn't do Coolsculpting now for your stomach, if you are not pregnant.  Coolsculpting will diminish the fat cells in the treatment areas. (Eliminate them permanently)  There's no harm or downside to working toward the fat stomach you want now. There is no reason to wait until after pregnancy with respect to results or safety. Hope that answers your question.Good luck

What happens if one does CoolSculpting and then gets pregnant?

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